Thank you to our Sponsors!

Our work would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.  Learn more about these incredible companies, all of whom have a strong commitment to sustainability both in their products and in their corporate structure.

Breakthrough Sponsor

about MILLIPORESIGMA

MilliporeSigma has a true dedication to environmental stewardship.  MilliporeSigma offers nearly 500 greener alternatives for common lab reagents and chemicals, and they have a substantial portfolio of green services, including returnable solvent containers and a polystyrene cooler return program.  In addition, MilliporeSigma now rates many of their products using an easy-to-use system called DOZN, making it even easier to select an environmentally-preferred product.

Learn more about how MilliporeSigma's commitment to sustainability in labs extends beyond their support of My Green Lab.

Discovery Sponsors

about stirling ultracold

Stirling Ultracold is a leader in innovative sustainable solutions for cold storage. By introducing the world's first energy-efficient ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer they have succeeded not only in driving the ULT freezer market toward reduced energy consumption, but also in motivating manufacturers of other types of laboratory equipment to consider energy efficiency in their designs. Stirling helped lead the effort to develop an ENERGY STAR product category for laboratory refrigeration - an effort that has led to the first ever ENERGY STAR-labeled equipment for laboratories. 

For more information about how Stirling Ultracold is changing the conversation about ULT freezers, please check out their website and blog.

ABOUT EPPENDORF

Eppendorf has taken a holistic approach to sustainability. Their commitment extends beyond environmental stewardship to social sustainability as well. Eppendorf was the first company to obtain an ACT label for their ULT freezers. They are also leading the industry in thoughtful redesign of many of their products to be energy-efficient.

Learn more about Eppendorf's commitment to sustainability.

Investigation Sponsors

about promega

Promega has a clear commitment to sustainability. Their Planet Aware program has resulted in a redesign of their packaging and a Greenovation Award for waste diversion.  The company has also sought ways to minimize the effects of product shipping and to reduce carbon emissions through energy efficiency measures.  Promega is transparent about their environmental impact, tracking how well they are meeting their sustainability goals year-over-year on their website.  For more information on this progressive, community-focused company, visit their website.

ABOUT THORLABS

Thorlabs is an optical equipment company that is quietly undertaking significant steps to reduce its environmental impact.  From redesigning their packaging - eliminating 18,000 kg CO2 and 25,000 pounds of waste over the past 6 years - to implementing sustainability best practices in the workplace, Thorlabs promotes a culture of sustainability both internally and in labs around the world.

about genentech

Genentech has been leading in corporate sustainability since 2003.  Their Green Genes program was among the first in the industry to engage scientists in sustainability, and their Green BioPharma program provides a blueprint for sustainable pharmaceutical companies around the world. Genentech shares their best practices through the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute Pharmaceutical Roundtable and online, where they have a section of their website dedicated to environmental sustainability.

Community Sponsor

Quigley Compliance Associates